RichardJensen Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 logistically, the head unit, IP display(s) and APIM are located in three separate places. Upgrading MFT to Sync 3 is not a 'plug-n-play' operation w/a single head unit. It's more like the DN101 Taurus/Sable where you had the head unit, the amp/tuner and the CD changer in three different locations. I would not be surprised if B-Square cooked up significantly different codebases for the higher end and lower end MFTs, because they did just about everything else wrong w/that project. That's something I would not expect w/Sync 3. In a vacuum, I'd expect that Sync3 would have object code corresponding to each possible option, with the app querying for each unit and then instantiating the object control for it on system start, but there could be various reasons why this wasn't practical---however, it would be best-practice to do so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aneekr Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Sync 3 is a completely different piece of hardware. As a long time MLT user (on my 3rd car), I can't wait for this thing to die. I think Sync 3 is actually a much better looking interface with a better display. I got to use it on an MKC but unfortunately the MKX is a year behind so I'm stuck with it for a few more years. But with Siri Eyes Free, I can bypass most of the trouble of using MLT. Well said, BORG. The operating system for Sync 3 is also completely different - QNX rather than Windows Embedded Automotive. QNX is much, much better suited for automobile infotainment/IVI (or any embedded systems application, really) than Microsoft's platform, which is the worst possible option for such devices. While the main reason for MFT/MLT woes is simply poor design, using a substandard platform like Windows Embedded Automotive just makes things worse. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steveottawa Posted October 29, 2015 Author Share Posted October 29, 2015 Earlier the MY Sync 3 list was published. In the case of the 2016 Edge, I still can't build it on line. When is the order bank open? I can't believe Ford hasn't rolled out the 2016's yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Earlier the MY Sync 3 list was published. In the case of the 2016 Edge, I still can't build it on line. When is the order bank open? I can't believe Ford hasn't rolled out the 2016's yet. Order bank just opened. Job 1 is 12/2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hermans Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Remember when all the new MY cars were on the floor of dealers and covered up? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steveottawa Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 Skirt, Order bank for edge opened for edge but not available to see ordering options on mobile Ford.ca site as of yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 The website probably won't be updated for another 2-4 weeks. They're still trying to sell the 2015s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steveottawa Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 Sorry about that "skirt" thing. That was my iphone doing that. Glad you answered though. We are looking for a city commuter car to replace the Escape (the Macan is getting miles piled up too quickly), and we've narrowed it down to the Sync 3 Fiesta or Focus, a Countryman Mini - and if the price was lower, a Volt. I woulod do a hybrid escape - but there are none. WTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dedonut Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 And Job 2 will be Sync 3? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 And Job 2 will be Sync 3? Job 2 for MKX (December supposedly) which went into production a couple of months ago. Job 1 for 2016 Edge which goes into production 12/2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstock Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Job 2 for MKX (December supposedly) which went into production a couple of months ago. Job 1 for 2016 Edge which goes into production 12/2. Starting to see a lot of new MKX's coming out of OAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tofer Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 I've heard the complaints of the MFT Sync but honestly I have had no issues with the 2 Explorers with it. Sure Sync 3 BETTER be better than the older version but as picky as I am at times with tech, no real complaints other than it's a little laggy at times (especially at start up), but never any real issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dedonut Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 My MKX order went in 11/11, I got a VIN 11/19. Is mine likely to have Sync 3? If not can they request a hold for it since it's so close? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Not sure they can hold it once the VIN is assigned, but the dealer could let you order another one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pictor Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Sorry about that "skirt" thing. That was my iphone doing that. Glad you answered though. We are looking for a city commuter car to replace the Escape (the Macan is getting miles piled up too quickly), and we've narrowed it down to the Sync 3 Fiesta or Focus, a Countryman Mini - and if the price was lower, a Volt. I woulod do a hybrid escape - but there are none. WTH Did you try the Cmax, we ended up with an Escape for towing purposes but actually enjoyed our test drive of the CMax. With gas prices as they are I bet you could get good price right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dedonut Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 From my Sales Rep just now ... Merry Christmas. :-) In Order Processing Scheduled to Day (Dec-07-2015) Ford Oakville Assembly, ON Nov-21-2015, 00:10 EST Dec-23-2015 Dec-29-2015 In Order Processing Scheduled to Week (Week -of Dec-07-2015) Ford Oakville Assembly, ON Nov-12-2015, 07:44 EST Dec-28-2015 Jan-03-2016 In Order Processing Unscheduled- Clean Nov-11-2015, 19:21 EST Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dedonut Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Anyone heard anything on Sync 3 for the 2016 MKZ? Family has one on order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonj80 Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 (edited) Anyone heard anything on Sync 3 for the 2016 MKZ? Family has one on order. Will not be until the 2017 model year with the new front/interior in delivery will be late April/May 2016. Edited November 25, 2015 by jasonj80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dedonut Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Will not be until the 2017 model year with the new front/interior in delivery will be late April/May 2016. Thanks, Jason. Not what I was hoping to hear but couldn't find anything online so expected it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dedonut Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 My Sales Rep received this message this morning: '2016 Lincoln MKX will be adding Sync 3 as standard equipment effective on all vehicles built on/after Nov. 30, 2015.' 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aneekr Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Thanks for the update, Dedonut! That's earlier than I thought. If I'm not mistaken, all MY 2016 Lincoln vehicles except MKZ now come equipped with Sync 3 as a standard feature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dedonut Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Thanks for the update, Dedonut! That's earlier than I thought. If I'm not mistaken, all MY 2016 Lincoln vehicles except MKZ now come equipped with Sync 3 as a standard feature. YVW. Just sorry MKZ is left out this year. As mentioned earlier, we have that ordered, too. Don't know why they left such a popular car out of the loop this year. Guess it's selling well w/o Sync 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 YVW. Just sorry MKZ is left out this year. As mentioned earlier, we have that ordered, too. Don't know why they left such a popular car out of the loop this year. Guess it's selling well w/o Sync 3. They left it out this year because next year is a new model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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